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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-29
Ithaca,

Editor Record
The Methodist Episcopal church at
Pompeii are soon to have very tasty
and comfortable church house at a cost
of about thirteen hundred dollars. The
Pastor. c. \. JocokeS, has found the
people very ready to push this work
and bespeaks for them a very prosper
Gus future. They expect to hold meet
ings in the church before the last Of
MAY.
Ithaca is ever ready to handle i'm
proyements, as shown in the introduc-
ton of the steam washer invented by
Lyman Wright, of Alma This is very
nicely adapted to family use and we
cannot see why with soap and common
sense this will not do just what every
man wants done, his shirt made clean
and sweet and no fuss about it,
The grass begins to green up in Ithaca
in spite Of cold winds. The street
fences are rapidly being removed and
front yards cleaned. This will give us
quite a stylish appearance if the side
walks are kept in good repairs. Not
much said about arbor day but never
theless a large number of shade trees
are being placed along our streets.
Ithaca has never had the shade of
mourning came over it mole heavy than
within the past few days. On Saturday
last at about 10 a. m. it was said with
hushed accent that Mrs. Robert Smith
was dead, and Mr.. Smith away" 1t
came so sudden no one dreamed that
she was so near deaths door. Only her
near relatives and intimate acquaint-
ances knew Of her being in any way sub
ject to the disease, neuralgia of the heart
and they had no thought that the slight
disability would prove fatal. Thanks
to telegraphing. friends were able to
wire the facts to Mr.. Smith and in few
hours he was summoned home to COM
fort the berieyed children as only a
father can. \ large circle of old and tri.
ed friends mourn with the many rela-
tives who have the sympathy Of every
man, woman and child in Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-29
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Editor Record
Mrs. Dick Phelps brother and wife,
from York State are visiting here.
John Miller h as gone on Lake Huron
to sail this summer. He will act as
fireman.
Mr.. Fleming. of New Haven, has put
in a dry goods and grocery stock in the
store formerly occupied by Mr.. Keller.
\. Lartrop is painting and improv-
ing his house.
Chas Phneps' wife and father-in-law
intend to start for Dakota, and other
western states, as soon as the weather
is warm enough. They will 60 with
their own conveyance.
\. J. Way has been here for the
past three weeks buying stock, which
he shipped from Alma, Tuesday. lie
will be here the most Of the summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-29
Whole No. 421.

Ivett Tucker has his planning mill
now ready for use, and he can now
dress lumber for other people, or for
his own building which he has in
contemplation.
NJ. l.. Tucker, merchant, is in De.
troit purchasing goods for the Spring
and Summer trade.
We are inclined to call this the
"Deserted Village" War? Yes, the
boys have all gone to the rivers to
make war upon the saw logs and
drive them from our midst.
James Hicks is enroute from En-.
gland here. He will arrive in about
one week.
Mrs. ID. Green starts this week, for
the south part of the state where she
will visit friends and relatives most
of the summer.
A number of persons from Carson
were baptized at this place by Rev.
Ballinger, Advent, Sunday April II.
We have to record q fight-and
no sham battle either-which took
place few days since, between two
devoters of Bacchus, one resident
the other nonresident of the village.
Mr.. Annis has left the farm now
owned by Mr.. Seaman lately from
Genesee country. Mr.. A. is working
in the Sumner gold mine.
Geo. Schlappi bought house and
lot separately, but now has them unit.
ed.
Henry Ferris, grocer has the foun-
dation laid for new dwelling house.
Rake brigade performances and
smudges are common occurrence
now.
The smiling spring has como at
last and many men of the same mind,
armed with spears, 60 forth bent on
surprising some who belong to the
fnny tribe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-29
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Editor Record

Editor RccOrd:-
Many changes have been made since
the reporter from here last wrote.
X. Teran has moved his harness
shop into the McBratney building,
where has more room. He is better
prepared to do any kind of work in
first class manner.
Miss Doxey, from st. Louis takes
charge of a new millincr shop next
door east of the drug store.
The water wheel of the grist mil
being broken, renders grinding iu,-
possible for few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-29

Items under tins head, hVe cents per line and
fractional line for each and every insertion,
and Will run until ordered out.
All kinds of violin and guitar strings
at PorterS
All the leading styles Of ladies slip
pers at. +. l.. STARK's.
Buy Drugs, books and stationery
at Il. y. Miller's.
You can save % per cent. on any
suit of clothes by getting them at
h. l.. STARK's.
Hats and caps in all styles and shapes
at
+. l.. STARK's.
Remember on Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, the Bee Hive will not
be undersold.
The great rush for those nice spring
Jackets and Wraps continue at the Bee
Hive Store
We are selling the best $500 ladies'
kid button shoe III the market. Every
pair warranted to give satisfaction.
+. l.. STARK.
Call at Porters and see the latest
moon stone pins, with small pins
and watch chains attchment.
Palmer &, Spinney have $50 acres of
hard wood timbered land in Emmet
county for sale. or exchange for land in
Gratiot county.
Go to G.. b. Porter, the leading
jeweler, and see his new assortment
of the latest styles in ladies pins and
cuff buttons.
For SALE:-IIouse and lot dot 81
block of Cases addition to the village
of Alma. For particulars enquire at
this Office.
On account Of the excellent quality
and low prices of Boots and Shoes the
sales at the Bee Hive have doubled this
spring.
If your mother has tender feet. 60 to
T.. l.. Stark's and purchase pair OF
those easy Oxford Ties.
Buy your collars, cuffs and neckwear
of +. l.. STARK, where you will find all
the latest novelties Of the season.
If you want a good Sewing Machine,
buy the New Improved Singer with
oscillatng shuttle. Sold by
j. F. TOPPING.
You can get anything in the line of
iewelry, cheaper of G. b. Porter. than
any place in the county.
have under my control some choice
farms and farming lands that l shall
offer for sale during the next 6 months
at prices that defy competition.
BERT WOODWARD,
Alma, Mich
Everything in the jewelry line
sold by G.. b. Porter is fully war
ranted.
WANTED.
One million feet Of White, Red and
Swamp Oak and 500,000 feet Of Bass
wood Logs. Highest market price In
cash will be paid.
WRIGHT & LUMsDEN.
Just received at the Bee Hive a new
stock of Ladies' Spring and Summer
Jackets in the latest styles.
The reason so many people go to the
Bee Hive for Boots and Shoes is because
it is where they keep the largest stock
of good goods at the lowest prices.
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For Sale.
a Second hand PIANO only SIS.
j. L. GRAHAM,
The Music Dealer, Alma.
OUR BUSINESS MEN.

Items under this head, five cents per line and
fractional line for each and every Insertion,
and Will run until ordered out.
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THE ALMA RECORD,
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY,
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TERMS-Sl 25 per year in advance; 75c
for six months; soc for three months. Rates
OF advertising made known on application.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
POOR GAME OF OLD sLEpeE.
He Goes TO the Penitentiary for Three
Years.


George G. sledge, who pleaded guilty to
an indictment charging him with forg-
cry and was released on good behavior, and
brought in last Tuesday charged with re-
suming crooked transactions, was before
Justice Macarthur In the criminal court
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. j. r. Dillon was examined, and re-
lated how he paid So to Mr.. Sledge to Sc
cure him place at Raleigh on a new rail.
road, he guaranteeing that the payment Of
the fee would secure the position. Dillon
afterwards ascertained that there was no
euch road as the Gulf and Santa Fe start
ing from Raleigh, N. c., as had been rep.
resented, and that Sledge had no authority
to employ any persons. He then asked for
areturn OF his money, but Sledge was un-
able to repay 1t, at the same time repeating
his assurances that the position would be
secured. Irving Bowden, clerk to Sledge,
said that the latter told Dillon he would
pay him his money when the rent was col.
lected from q house next door. Patrick
McNulty paid sledge 81 to. get
him him position as gardener, gardener;
on Vermont avenue, who said he did not
want q man. and did not know Sledge.
McNulty went back TO get his money, and
Sledge said il he did not leave the Office
he would "ire him out"
Joseph Mazzini was to get 400 Italians
for Sledge, and paid him S2 for the chance
to get the job; never got the work or
money back.
Sledge, in his own behalf, said that some
OF the testimony was not correct. The
railr Dad spoken Of at Raleigh was not There,
but there was talk Of building the road,
and 300 or 400 men would be wanted. He
did not take the SO from the Italian; 1t was
spent In his company.
Justice Macarthur said that when he
suspended sentence conditional on good
behavior he wanted the person to pursue
such course that there would be no ques-
tion raised as TO his conduct. In this case
witnesses had shown that the business
being pursued was of doubtful character.
He then sentenced sledge to three years In
the Albany penitentlarY.
National Republican., 1887-03-17

On last Thursday evening was assembled
at the residence of Mrs. E. G. E. johnson
to witness the nuptials of her daughter Ida
with Mr.. James Berry one of the merriest
little crowds ever witnessed In that quiet
burg. The bride is a stately little school
teacher of the county, and everything con-
spired to do honor to the occasion. There
were present brothers and sisters of the kind
hostess, all of whom, with herself, the
kindness and benevolence Of Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher had aided to redeem in
the darkest days Of the republic, the first Of
whom have served In our navy and traversed
many seas and climes. The table and its
surroundings would have done honor to
many noble family Of higher birth, race
and pretensions. And there were present
some who thought It not beneath their dig
nifty and duty to grace the feast equally
with Him who stood In ancient story and
caused the "modest waters to blush" into
wine at His benign presence. The Rev. Mr..
Lewis, Of Alabama, and present pastor Of
the bride, performed the beautiful ceremony
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
DONE THROUGH FEAR.
Making n Deed of Trust to Escape
Criminal Prosecution,


Adeline Clarke, by bill In equity filed
through her attorney, Judge willoughby,
against A. L. Hernston, l.. II. Clarke, j. j..
Darlington, and w. Willoughby, seeks to
set aside deed Of trust and declare the
same void. Mrs. Clarke, with her son, re-.
sides In Alexandria and Hernston In New
York. In January, 1886, the latter repre-
sented that Mrs. Clarke's son was indebted
TO him in the sum Of $3.50 for surgical in.
struments which had been obtained by false
pretenses, and the young man would be
arrested unless the debt was secured, but
be was willing to settle provided Mrs.
Clarke would become surety and give q
deed Of trust on her property. This she did,
which was an eighth interest in the estate
OF Matilda Slater, deceased, In Alexandria
and this city, which was conveyed TO Darling
ton & Willoughby as trusees with power
to sell. Mrs. Clarke now asserts that there
was no foundation for the criminal charges
and she was frightened into making the
deed Of trust. 1t Is further charged that
Hernston has failed to keep his promise,
received payments on account of the debt,
and that goods have been returned, but he
declines to allow any credit for them, and
claims a larger amount than is due him.
Under these circumstances the interven-
tion Of the court is appealed for in her be-
half,
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Celebrating st. Patriols's Day.

All arrangements have been completed
for the celebration Of the second annual
ball by the Shamrock Social Society at the
arsenal this evening. The decorations will
be sumptuous, and tasteful flags, streamers,
rare and beautiful flowers. &C., will adorn
Its halls, all promising to be a brilliant So
cannot fail to carry 1t out to a gratifying
conclusion. The grand march will be
played about o'clock. The society is in
debted to Gen. II. G. Gibson, Capt. Lancas.
ter, and Maj. Hess for the use of the dining
and entertainment halls
National Republican., 1887-03-17
TANNING Personal PROPERTY.
Powers of the Commissioners In tho
Premises Defined.

Powers of the Commissioners In tho
Premises Defined.
Heretofore the commissioners of the
District have assumed the right TO tax per-
sonal property for any remaining part Of a
fiscal year whenever the property was
brought into the District. The Anglo
American Insurance Company was organ
lied in June, but its stock was not sub.
ecribed for until the September following.
In January the commissioners entered q tax
against the company Of $3125, for that
part Of the fiscal year from Sept. l to July
then next. OF this amount $f,250 was i'm.
mediately paid, but on advice OF their
counsel in the matter, Mr.. William A.
Meloy, that the whole was illegal, proceed
ings by certiorari were instituted to test the
authority Of the District officers.
The case was argued In circuit court term
before Mr.. Justice Cox by Hon. A. G.
Riddle and II. L. Davis, esq, for the Dis
trict, and by Mr.. VIM. A. Meloy against the
tax; and, on an appeal by the District, by
Mr.. Riddle for the District and Mr.. Meloy
against the validity of the tax.
The general term last Monday gave its
unanimous decision affirming the judgment
of Justice Cox, that the action OF the COM
missioners was wholly unwarranted by law,
and the tax therefore void.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Associated Missions Homes.

Miss Ada Leigh, who has founded Diff
ferent institutions in Paris for the benefit
Of American and English young people,
is now on visit at Washington. Last week
Mrs. Secretary Endicott gave Miss Leigh q
morning reception, with the object Of in
teresting few friends in the extension OF
her work. Miss West, wishing to pay equal
honor to Miss Leigh, as q countrywoman
through whom much distress has been allie
Waited IN Paris, not only on the American,
but on the English side, is inviting friends
to meet Miss Leigh on Friday morning at
the British legation. Miss Leigh's chief
object In visiting this country is to secure
beautiful property donated by an Ameri-
can lady II the land is purchased. This is
the fret effort made tn secure an American
gift to the Associated Mission Homes in
Paris
National Republican., 1887-03-17
LIES JOURNEY DER.
Many Friends Follow Lieut.. Powell's
Body to the Last Resting Place.

Many Friends Follow Lieut.. Powell's
Body to the Last Resting Place.
No. ID Grant Place, the late residence OF
Lieut.. Jos. s. Powell, Of the signal corps,
was thronged yesterday morning and the
parlors uncomfortably crowded by those
who bad known.and loved him in life to take
farewell look and pay a:parting tribute Of
respect to the memory OF the deceased.
The services were announced to take place
at II O'Clock, but long before that hour ar
rived the street was filled with carriages
and entrance to the house impossible. The
remains were clad In the full uniform Of
the dead ofllcer's rank while living, and on
the top Of the casket rested his sword, belt,
and helmet. There were numerous floral
offerings and some Of them very handsome.
Among those present were Gen. Greely,
chief signal officer; Pay Director John
Schuyler Cunningham, U. s. NJ; Lieuts.
Craig, ss4th artillery, and Townsend, 9Th In
fantry: Col. Francis b. Jones, all OF the
about hundred enlisted men OF the signal
corps.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Jos. 7. Kelly, pastor Of the Ninth Street
Presbyterian Church, and at the close the
remains were removed to the hearse and
taken to Glenwood Cemetery, where they
were placed in the receiving vault. The
body-bearers were six sergeants Of the sig
nal corps in uniform, and the following
named officers of the signal corps were the
pallbearers Lieuts. VIM. d. Wright, Frank
Greene, Benjamin NJ. Purssell, John p.
Finley. Frederick B: Day, and james Nit
chell, all being in full uniform.
Snffprinp r
National Republican., 1887-03-17
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences in and About tho
CITY.

Minor Occurrences in and About tho
City.
Tooth fllllng made painless by the use OF
cocaine by s. 4. Mason, dentist, 1901 Pennsyl-
Vania avenue northwest.
Samuel Ross has been excused as petit
juror in the criminal court for the March term,
Mr.. Pynex's house, 900 street. was dam
aged by fire yesterday afternoon TO the extent
The funeral of Mr.. Samuel Bacon will take
place at II O'Clock this morning from his resi-
dence.
During the past week there were sS deaths
white, 52 colored, S6 births, 70, and mar
riages, 1G.
The plans for the rhiteep.and a, half street
school house were approved yesterday by the
commissioners
His cxcellenoy, Gen. X. Kioroda, now the
guest of the Japanese minister, was yesterday
photographed by Rice.
The grand jury yesterday ignored the fol-
lowing cases Jesse J. Bright, embezzlement;
George sauter, grand larceny
G. l.. Foster has sold to L. N. Dlckerson pnrt
oflot l, square 6S, on Twenty-third street, be.
tween and streets, for s9,562.5O.
Loundon r. Thomas, colored, was fined sl05
yesterday by Judge Smell for selling liquor
without license. An appeal was noted.
Mrs. Bridget Fegan was convicted in the
Sunday, and was fined s25. An appeal was
taken.
J. II. Gibson, Of SIS Ninth street northeast
has preferred charges against Police Officer W.
II. Mooney for, conduct unbecoming and Of
iicer and gentleman.
u. D. Stone has sold to d. II warder lots to
10 and part OF lot 3, square 127, on First, be-
tween A street and Maryland avenue north
east, for the sum OF $4,000.
In the criminal court yesterday Louis
Krause pleaded guilty to au indictment
charging him with violating the oleomsr.
garine law, and was fine $50.
Frank /, Perry, alias George Williams, alias
Charles Williams, was yesterday held for the
grand jury by Judge Smell for robbing Sam.
ID. Webb of sll7 worth of jewelry.
Ex-Polceman s. II. Walker was tried in the
police court yesterday, charged with an assault
10 kill reter Farmer, coorcd. sentence
was imposed of $50 or sixty days in Jail on the
prisoner.
George L. Bennor asks the commissioners to
give him the contract for recutting curb for the
District, as he understands that Gus Craney,
who has the contract, has been sent to the
wtrkhouse.
Alexander Brown, co!ored was yesterday
charged In the police court with indecent as
soult on Jennnette Bender, a l-yearold COL
ord girl. The prisoner was released on his
personal bonds.
VIM. Anderson was charged in the police
court yesterday with disturbing a meeting Of
the salvation Army. a fine of S. was i'm
by small boys because he asked a man for q
chew OF tobacco.
The employees Of the bureau ofengravlng and
printing, with a few invited friends, gave a
reunion and supper at the Harris House Tues
day night to celebrate the act granting them
an annual leave Of fifteen days. Mr. Harris
provided an excellent menu which was greatly
enjoyed by those present.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
LADIES matinee at Kernan's to-day.
Building Permits,

TIE following building permits were issued
yesterday: E. W. Byrne, to erect brick dwell.
ing $1,000, on Rhode Island avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets northwest;
l.. A. Shipley, to erect brick house, $1,000, on
Eleventh street, betweet G street and Pennsyl.
vania avenue southeast Metropolitan Railroad
Company, to erect brick sable; $500, in rear
of2ill 7 street northwest b. w. Carpenter, to
erect brick store and office, $4,000, on Fifth,
between and & streets northwest; II. Hart
ing. to build one estory back building on Gales
street, near Lincoln avenue, Sl75 ii. Foster, to
build two-story bay window to 2l3 Fifth street
southeast 5000,
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Filling Babcock Lake.

Thomas II. Lyons, of Baltimore, has been
awarded the contraction filling the grounds
about the Washington monument, includ-
Ing Babcock lake. His bid was 80 cents per
cubic yard, for 250,OO0 yards, the work to
be completed before Jan. /, 1899. MIR.
Lyons plan Of operations is to secure
material In different localities and transport
teams. The permission granted by Con-
gress to lay tracks in the streets temporarily
for transporting the material allowed all
bidders to make their proposals with that
understanding, but wagon man was sue
cessful in undertaking those who wished
to Use cars,
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Until Saturday Nipht.

The great bankrupt sale Of fine clothing, &c.,
at G2l Pennsylvania avenue, will continue until
next Saturday night, when the sale must posi-
lively close. Large numbers of our citizens
have taken advantage OF the uneXampled
bargains offered and laid in supply of fine
clothing, &c. Those of our friends who have
not already visited the place we advise to go
at once before II is to late. They are Offering
mems handsome suits 81 49, guaranteed worth
SIS or money refunded. Handsome dark
mixed pants 81 If, guaranteed worth 81. Fine
camilla umbrellas so cents worth 81. Mems
Jackets 05 cents worth Sl.75. Underwear and
$4,000 other goods at prices equally cheap, at
C2l Pennsylvania avenue.
Remember sale will not continue longer than
next Saturday night. Store open from In the
morning Till at night.
National Republican., 1887-03-17

Considerable interest is felt In the coming
public or special sales of property in arrears of
taxes. The application of the First National
Bank of New York for the sale of certain pieces
ofproperty upon which they hold lien csrtiti.
Gates has been referred to the District attorney
for an opinion. The point on which there is a
hitch in carrying out the banks request as
to whether this property shall be listed sepa.
rateiy or held over and included in the regular
owner in arrears OF taxes. If he desires to re.
gain his property, must within two years from
the date of the sale step to the front, and no,
only pay the purchase money and % per
charges.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
why the Contract Was Held Up.

The chief Of engineers has held up the
award Of the contract for reconstructing
the Aqueduct bridge, in view of petition
signed by II. II. Dodge and number of
others, asking II some provision cannot be
made for building the bridge with draw
on the Virginia side, or IL the question of
the draw Icannot be left open for future
action. The plan proposed does not con-
template draw, in view of the failure of
Congress to provide the additional funds
needed for draw. Col. Haines has recon-
mended the award. No action will be
taken until the return of the Secretary of
War.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Safe, Sure, and aneedy.

No external remedy ever yet devised has so
fully and unquestionably met these three prime
conditions as successfully as ALLcocK's Porous
PLAsTEIs. They are safe because they contain
no deleterious drugs and are manufactured
upon scientific principles of medicine They
are sure because nothing goes into them ex.
cept ingredients which are exactly adapted to
the purposes for which a plaster Is required.
They are speedy in their action because their
medicinal qualities go right to their work Of
relieving pain and restoring the natural and
healthy performance Of the functions of mus
cles, nerves, and skin.
National Republican., 1887-03-17
Tie School Sites.

The publication of the school boards report
OH sites for the new public schools seems to
have beon means of offense to the commits
sioners, who imagine that 1t will cause real
estate owners to raise on the price of theii
Plope n S ana sfhEo y i b oarG nn sag Sre
ing of officials that Is ever open to the public
The trustees were requested by the commits
sioners to make a reCommendatory report on
sites. and the board, to keep up Its policy
had to make report in open meeting,